Enrollment

Although enrollment in non-ACA-compliant plans is at a record low, a substantial number of people continue enrolling in these plans.

By offering what employees need, educating them throughout the decision-making process, and simplifying the experience, employers should see satisfaction within their workforce.

One of the biggest challenges employers face is how to bridge the benefits information gap.

Here are six things benefits advisors' employer clients should keep in mind to better engage employees during open enrollment and help them reap the true value of their health plans all year.

Aflac found that more than half of American workers reported high anxiety about health care costs beyond what their insurance covers.

One notable change from last year is increased utilization because of delayed preventive or elective care during the pandemic, which declined from 12% to 4%.

Eighty-seven percent of large employers anticipate that group health insurance expenses will become unsustainable within the next decade, according to Kaiser research.

Value-based reimbursement promotes the delivery of evidence-based, high-quality care that encourages use of — rather than creating barriers to — high-value services.